Technology In The Classroom

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Test your knowledge of uses for technology in the classroom!

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1.

A software program commonly used to make appealing mind-maps and other graphic organizers is:
- A.
  
  Quicktime
- B.
  
  Inspiration
- C.
  
  Adobe InDesign
- D.
  
  Rockstar
- E.
  
  Madden 2010
Correct Answer
B. Inspiration

Explanation
Inspiration is a software program commonly used to create mind-maps and other graphic organizers. It provides a user-friendly interface with various tools and templates to help users visually organize their thoughts and ideas. Quicktime is a media player, Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software, Rockstar is a video game company, and Madden 2010 is a football video game. Therefore, the correct answer is Inspiration.

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2.

According to Dr. De Bolt, one of the most important things teachers need to remember to do is
- A.
  
  Yell at bad students so your class will have a proper fear of you
- B.
  
  Eat high calorie foods such as donuts to maintain energy
- C.
  
  Play and not be afraid to take risks
- D.
  
  Write down anything mean other teachers say about you in case you get in a lawsuit
- E.
  
  Brush teeth
Correct Answer
C. Play and not be afraid to take risks
3.

There are online resources to help you
- A.
  
  Create Rubrics
- B.
  
  Calculate grades
- C.
  
  Expose students to experts
- D.
  
  Show off exemplary student work
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above

Explanation
The question asks about the different ways in which online resources can help educators. The options provided include creating rubrics, calculating grades, exposing students to experts, and showing off exemplary student work. The correct answer is "All of the above" because all of these options represent ways in which online resources can assist educators in their teaching and assessment practices.

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4.

Simple, level one technology
- A.
  
  Belongs in museums, not classrooms
- B.
  
  Should be kept on hand in case something goes wrong with your sweet high-tech gear
- C.
  
  Is often as useful for teaching as sophisticated technology
- D.
  
  Should only be used in class as a punishment
Correct Answer
C. Is often as useful for teaching as sophisticated technology

Explanation
Simple, level one technology is often as useful for teaching as sophisticated technology. This means that basic technology can be just as effective for educational purposes as advanced technology. It suggests that educators should not overlook the value of simple technology in the classroom and should consider using it alongside more sophisticated tools.

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5.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Microsoft word that can help students with summarizing and note-taking?
- A.
  
  The highlighter function
- B.
  
  Auto Summarize
- C.
  
  Track Changes
- D.
  
  Draw tools to create "combination notes"
- E.
  
  All of these features can help students summarize and take notes
Correct Answer
E. All of these features can help students summarize and take notes

Explanation
All of the features mentioned in the options - the highlighter function, Auto Summarize, Track Changes, and draw tools to create "combination notes" - can indeed help students with summarizing and note-taking. Therefore, the correct answer is that all of these features can help students with summarizing and note-taking.

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6.

The Internet can help students learn collaboration by
- A.
  
  Sharing illegally downloaded music with pals
- B.
  
  Using wikis, blogs, google docs and other software to work on class projects
- C.
  
  Teaming up with friends to fight orcs in World Of Warcraft
- D.
  
  Responding to anonymous personal ads on Craigslist
- E.
  
  Sending computer viruses to their entire social network
Correct Answer
B. Using wikis, blogs, google docs and other software to work on class projects

Explanation
The correct answer is using wikis, blogs, google docs, and other software to work on class projects. This option promotes collaboration among students by allowing them to work together on projects using various online tools and platforms. This fosters teamwork, communication, and the sharing of ideas and resources, ultimately enhancing their learning experience.

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7.

Now for a more difficult question:Fill In The Blank: This organization created the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators for Teachers:

Correct Answer
ISTE
International Society for Technology in Education
International Society Technology Education

Explanation
ISTE, also known as the International Society for Technology in Education, is the organization that created the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators for Teachers. They are a global community of educators and professionals who are dedicated to advancing the use of technology in education. Through their standards and resources, ISTE aims to promote effective and innovative uses of technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences for students and educators worldwide.

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8.

Which of the following is NOT something the ISTE Standards encourage us to do
- A.
  
  Use the digital tools to help students engage real world problems
- B.
  
  Create technology rich environments
- C.
  
  Model digital age work and learning
- D.
  
  Use technology to monitor our student's activities, location and thoughts
- E.
  
  Make a commitment to ongoing professional development related to technology
Correct Answer
D. Use technology to monitor our student's activities, location and thoughts

Explanation
The ISTE Standards encourage us to use digital tools to help students engage real-world problems, create technology-rich environments, model digital age work and learning, and make a commitment to ongoing professional development related to technology. However, the ISTE Standards do not encourage us to use technology to monitor our students' activities, location, and thoughts. This would be an invasion of privacy and goes against the principles of ethical and responsible use of technology in education.

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Technology In The Classroom

A software program commonly used to make appealing mind-maps and other graphic organizers is:

According to Dr. De Bolt, one of the most important things teachers need to remember to do is

There are online resources to help you

Simple, level one technology

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Microsoft word that can help students with summarizing and note-taking?

The Internet can help students learn collaboration by

Now for a more difficult question:Fill In The Blank: This organization created the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and Performance Indicators for Teachers:

Which of the following is NOT something the ISTE Standards encourage us to do